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07 '26
For landlords in Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Huntington Beach, and the rest of Orange County, an eviction case can turn on a question that has nothing to do with whether the rent was paid: was the unit legally habitable? California law allows a tenant facing an unlawful detainer for nonpayment to raise habitability as an…
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12 '25
As a landlord attorney in Orange County specializing in evictions, I’m writing this to ensure you understand the full implications of Assembly Bill 628 before it takes effect on January 1, 2026. This isn’t just another compliance checkbox—it’s a fundamental shift in California’s habitability framework that will directly impact your eviction proceedings, maintenance obligations, and…
